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Swiss watch exports plummet in June

The Swiss watch industry recorded its steepest drop in June, the biggest it’s had since the beginning of the year. According to the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH), exports totalled 1.6 billion CHF ($2.2 billion Cdn.), 16.1 per cent less than in June 2015.

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Time for a change

David Barthau is big on personal history. As head of Barthau Jewellers in Stouffville, Ont., he’s proud of his family’s 47 years in the business, which is partly why he decided to create a signature watch line.

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Swiss watch exports slow down

Swiss watch exports in November rose by 4.5 per cent, recording the highest ever monthly value of 2.2 billion CHF ($2.3 billion Cdn).

However, the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH) says the increase was below the annual average.

Exports of gold and steel watches led the way, while platinum and silver/gold-plated saw steep declines. By price category, exports of watches costing less than 200 CHF ($200 Cdn) fell by 2.3 per cent, while … Continue reading Swiss watch exports slow down

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